Canon G11 vs Nikon Z fc

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon G11 vs Nikon Z fc, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and Z fc (21MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and Z fc (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The G11 was brought out 12 years earlier than the Z fc which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon G11 being a Compact camera and the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the G11 scores against the Z fc when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G11 & Nikon Z fc. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G11 Gallery & Nikon Z fc Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G11 comes with physical dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Nikon Z fc has sizing of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Look at the Canon G11 vs Nikon Z fc in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the G11 vs the Z fc.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and Z fc is 83 and 79 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G11 and Z fc.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G11 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Nikon Z fc will offer extra detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged G11 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.